CHEERS! with Avery Woods

Episode: "college girl in a digital world" featuring Avery Kroll
Date: August 25, 2025
Host: Avery Woods
Guest: Avery Kroll (college student, content creator)

Episode Overview

In this lively and candid episode, host Avery Woods sits down with fellow Avery—Avery Kroll, a 20-year-old influencer and University of Arizona student—for a glass of wine and an open-hearted conversation. They dive into the realities of being a "college girl in a digital world," balancing student life with an online career, managing relationships and rumors, handling breakups in the public eye, and navigating female friendships and personal growth. The two Averys compare generational experiences, share missteps and dreams, and explore both the fun and the challenges of "growing up online."

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Namesake Fun & Generational Differences

• Why so many Averys? Both discuss the uniqueness—and surprising commonness—of their name. (01:48–02:43)
• Generational shifts: Avery Woods reflects on feeling "old" with a decade gap; Kroll notes naming trends are regional.

2. College Life @ University of Arizona

• Choosing U of A: Kroll explains wanting the quintessential, close-knit "college town" experience over a city-based campus. (03:44–04:20)
• The Tucson lifestyle: She shares the upsides (community, Greek life, connections) and downsides (limited activities off-campus).
  • "[U of A] is a big school, but it's very like small Greek life and small groups and you'll always have those connections." – Avery Kroll (03:44)
• Balancing social media and school: Started as a business major but switched to retail and consumer science for flexibility.
  • "With doing social media on top of [business], I was just like, I'm not gonna get good grades and I'm gonna have to put something on the back burner... so now this major is a little more flexible." – Kroll (05:04)

3. The Social Media Hustle

• Origins: Kroll started on TikTok in freshman year of high school during COVID, first posting fun videos and quickly growing with "story times" and vlogs. (08:45–09:53)
• Turning point: Realized the business potential when agencies began reaching out after a viral breakup video. (10:15–10:50)
• Community vibes: She made the choice to prioritize real college life and friendships over influencer opportunities and events, keeping her content relatable for her student following. (06:15–08:02)

4. Navigating High School & College as an Influencer

• High school reaction: Some classmates thought her YouTuber/TikTok persona was cool, others snickered, but she "just had the confidence for it." (11:23–12:23)
• Sorority experience: Found unexpected support and community in Greek life at U of A, despite being nervous about preconceived notions as "the social media girl." (18:55–19:36)
• Rumors & Mean Girls: Online visibility made her a target for bizarre rumors, especially in college social settings.
  • "The thing about social media is you automatically have a target on your back." – Woods (22:04)

5. Personal Growth: Handling Gossip, Anxiety, & Authenticity

• From small town to public figure: Learned to be "extra nice" in public, as even a chill demeanor could be misinterpreted. Friend/support from sorority “big” helped. (22:46–24:17)
• Public vs. private self: Kroll is more unfiltered IRL than online, but sets boundaries to protect relationships and herself. (25:35–26:16)
  • "In the beginning I would share a lot and now...if you share too much, guys don’t want to talk to you...So I've put a filter up a little more." – Kroll (25:35)

6. Relationships & Heartbreak

• Going public with a breakup: Kroll recounts discovering her boyfriend's infidelity via a TikTok comment, navigating heartbreak publicly, and the pressure to stay with or vilify him. (27:40–33:08)
  • "A girl commented on my TikTok...she’s like, 'Girl, that's not what he was texting my friend.'" – Kroll (28:17)
• Life lessons: Both Averys reflect on first loves, personal worth, and societal expectations for women to achieve "success" through relationships rather than self-made careers.
  • "Why am I gonna sign up for a lifetime of [mistrust]?...Being lonely is better than being with someone who clearly doesn’t respect you with their actions." – Kroll (34:58, 36:22)

7. Goals, Dreams, and the Future

• Professional dreams: Kroll is driven by an entrepreneurial spirit—considering opening a Pilates studio or working in wellness—while aiming to finish college first. (37:12–38:48)
• Personal goals: Wants marriage and kids young, inspired by her close relationship with her own mom, as well as influencers like Woods. (41:52–44:36)
• Role models & motherhood: Both discuss redefining "having it all"—career, love, family—inspiring women to pursue both ambition and happiness.

8. College Day-to-Day & Roommate Life

• A typical college day: Early classes, fitting in workouts (Pilates!), juggling content creation, and communal living with five (now four) roommates. (52:06–54:24)

9. Trends, Regrets & Body Image

• Biggest regret: Too much lip filler at 18; glad her mom provided wisdom and a reality check on cosmetic procedures.
  • "Did I need that much filler at 18? Absolutely not." – Kroll (54:24)
• Navigating image pressures: Talks candidly about wanting cosmetic work, but the responsibility of influence holds her back from sharing every detail. (58:09–58:48)

10. Advice for Listeners

• To those going through heartbreak:
  • "If you felt this much love for that person, imagine how much you can feel for the next person who’s actually right for you...Think about how much more is out there for you." – Kroll (59:18)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On college and social media balance:
"I put my school life and my normal college life before social media… I just don’t think I get this time period back." – Kroll (06:15)

On parasocial rumors:
"There’s this one rumor… me pushing someone at a frat party… If you’ve ever been to a frat or a bar, it’s like sardines...You’re only calling me out because I have a TikTok." – Kroll (21:03–21:59)

On personal worth post-breakup:
"I know right from wrong and what I want… being lonely is better than being with someone who doesn’t respect you with their actions." – Kroll (34:58–36:22)

On future ambition:
"I want to be a boss ass bitch, but I really want to get married and have kids… I am one of those people that know they were born to be a mom." – Kroll (41:57–42:09)

Rapid Fire Q&A Highlights (60:07–66:36):

• Go-to late night snack: "Popcorn… anything small and crunchy. It’s an ADHD thing." – Kroll (60:18)
• Dream skill to master: "Networking." – Kroll (61:03)
• Must-keep app: "TikTok. Everything else goes." – Kroll (62:43)
• App turn-off: "If a guy asks for my Snapchat, I am instantly turned off…" – Kroll (63:48)
• Weirdest TikTok buy: "All the food… weird food, like sour candy." – Kroll (64:41)
• Coffee order: "Iced vanilla latte with almond milk...with cold foam." – Kroll (65:22)

On body image and influence:
"I don’t want anyone to see me changing things about myself and think, 'everyone changes themselves.' So the only reason I wouldn’t [get a boob job] is because of not wanting to set that example." – Kroll (58:28)

End-of-episode affirmation:
"You should just be really proud of that… you're doing everything right...not a lot of people can do that successfully." – Woods to Kroll (66:36)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [01:47] — Namesake chat & generational differences
• [03:44] — U of A college experience
• [05:00] — Switching majors for social media flexibility
• [09:12] — Social media origin story
• [10:15] — When content creation became a career
• [18:55] — Sorority life and managing reputation
• [22:46] — Handling rumors and public scrutiny
• [27:40] — Breakup discovered through TikTok comments
• [33:08] — Societal expectations for women (MLB wife convo)
• [36:22] — Knowing your worth after heartbreak
• [37:12] — Post-graduation dreams
• [41:52] — 10-year goals: career, home, marriage
• [52:06] — A day in the life of a college influencer
• [54:24] — Cosmetic trend regrets
• [59:18] — Advice for those going through heartbreak
• [60:07] — Rapid fire fun (snacks, skills, apps, purchases, coffee)

Final Thoughts

This episode delivers a fresh, honest glimpse into the dual realities of today’s college women navigating popularity, friendships, rumors, love lives, ambition, and social media success. Both Averys offer wit, realness, and empathy—leaving listeners with practical wisdom, some hard-won reassurance, and plenty of laughs.

For those seeking inspiration on balancing school, self, and social media—or just craving a vibe check on what it means to be "relatable" online today—this conversation is not to be missed.